What Is A Pothole?
Potholes are depressions or holes that form in roads, pavements, and other surfaces. They are caused by exposure to heavy traffic and also extreme weather conditions. Potholes are formed from the repeated freeze-thaw cycles of water in cracks and weak spots. Eventually over time, as water expands, the road surface can break apart and form holes.
What’s Wrong With Potholes?
Potholes cause several problems. Firstly, they are a safety hazard for drivers and pedestrians. They can cause accidents and injuries. Also potholes can damage vehicles. This leads to costly repairs and decreased resale value. Furthermore, potholes can impede traffic flow and cause congestion. This is especially hazardous on busy roads and highways. In addition, they create an unpleasant driving experience. Overall, potholes represent a serious problem for communities and require attention and resources to fix.
How To Report A Pothole
A pothole can only be fixed if it’s reported. You can report a pothole to the government at https://www.gov.uk/report-pothole. If the pothole is on a major road or motorway, you can report it to the National Highways at https://report.nationalhighways.co.uk/. You can also use https://www.fixmystreet.com/. FixMyStreet will report issues to the council on your behalf.
- Report a pothole on the gov.uk website. Enter the postcode of the pothole and you will be directed to the local council to report it. However, often you will be taken to the homepage for that council. This may not be the page to report a pothole. You may find you have to search the council website to find the correct page to report a pothole
- Potholes can appear anywhere, including motorways and major roads. These roads are looked after by National Highways. You can report potholes or any other maintenance issue by visiting the National Highways website. Click here to be redirected to National Highways – Report An Issue
- There’s an extremely useful website called FixMyStreet. It’s simple to use and self-explanatory. You report any issue with FixMyStreet, including potholes. FixMyStreet will then compile a report and send it directly to the local council on your behalf
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